Challenger 5K Space Race
and Open House
March 31, 2018
Challenger invites you to launch into the spring running season with the second annual Challenger 5K Space Race on Saturday, March, 31! Run with your family & friends in Bangor on Saturday, March 31st. This fun event will raise funds to help the Challenger Learning Center of Maine fulfill its mission to inspire STEM learning and career aspirations for Maine students.
Photos by Jeff Kirlin
Race Schedule:
Saturday Morning, March 31, 2018
8:00-9:30: Race bib/packet pick-up & race-day registration accepted
10:15: 5k Race begins
11:15 ish: Awards
Race Course:
The race will be held at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine.
Address: 30 Venture Way, Bangor, ME 04401
For best directions, click here
The Race will start and end at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine’s parking lot. Runners will proceed up a hill on Venture way, turn onto Texas Ave and loop back after reaching the MPBN parking lot. This loop will be completed twice.
Race Registration:
Pre-Registration Prices-
$30/runner, age 15 and older [pre-registration price ends Wed., March 28. 2018 at 9:00 PM]
$20/runner, youth to age 14 as of race day [pre-registration price ends Wed., March 28. 2018 at 9:00 PM]
kids 3 & under, free
Day of Registration Prices–
$40/runner any age [race-day registration price, Sat., March 31, 2018 from 8:00-9:30 AM]
kids 3 & under, free
Free Challenger 5K space race t-shirt to the first 30 registrants.
Race registration includes race bib, participation medallion, and NASA swag bag.
Challenger t-shirts and water bottles will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
Photo by Jeff Kirlin
Prizes:
Top overall male / female finisher
1st place for each age category, male & female
Categories [15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+]
Random prize drawings for youth 4 years to age 14
Photo by Jeff Kirlin
Pre-registration race bib & packet pick up:
Runners are encouraged to pick up race bibs and packets early. Dates/times available for early pick up at the Challenger Learning Center:
Thurs., March 29th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00-6:00 PM
Fri., March 30th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00-6:00 PM
Race Requirements:
A race bib is required to run the race. No dogs allowed. Strollers are allowed. Race officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant. All runners are required to complete and submit a race waiver before participation. Completed waivers will be collected during bib/packet pick up. If a third party is picking up bibs, they must come with your completed waiver.
Race Waiver: click here
Photo by Jeff Kirlin
Open House:
Challenger will be holding an open house before and during the race. Take a tour of our mission control, transporter and space lab simulators. Visit our gift shop and find out about upcoming camps at our camp discovery booth. Your kids can also enjoy our LEGO build station while waiting for you to complete your race! Don’t miss out on this great chance to find out more about the Challenger Learning Center!